Chief of Staff

Longtime legislative policy officer, Stephanie Washington has been named Mayor Duggan’s new Chief of Staff. Washington will oversee governmental affairs, communications, and media relations and will focus on strategy, coalition building and making sure residents are aware of key administration programs and priorities. Washington has been with the administration since the Mayor took office in January 2014. Most recently, Washington served as Director of Government Affairs and has played a critical role as liaison to elected officials and key stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels, driving legislative priorities and relationship building.